Cambridgeshire Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for setting the admissions policy criteria for this school. Parents wishing to apply for a Reception place for their child in September should contact the school for an admission form, or contact the LEA admissions office to apply online. This form should be completed and returned to the school no later than December 7th preceding the September admission date. Parents will be informed on the 21st April preceding the September start date whether a place is available for their child.
We run a programme of induction sessions for our new reception children in the summer term preceding their start at school which enables them to become confident and familiar with their new surroundings before they start school full -time.
Parents new to the area who wish to see the school during the day should telephone 01223 712273 to make an appointment. We are always pleased to see parents and welcome the chance to talk with you. We see teachers and parents as equal partners, working together to enable all children to reach their potential.
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Admissions Policy
Places will be allocated on the basis of the Published Admission Number (or PAN) for the year group and the admissions criteria set by the LEA. The PAN for Reception at Barrington school is 20 places. In the event of over-subscription, the following criteria will be used to determine priority for places.
1. Children who are looked after, have a statement of special educational need which names the school or for whom this is the only school that can meet their long-term medical needs.
2. Children who live in the catchment area, with a sibling at the school at the time of admission.
3. Children living in the catchment area.
4. Children living outside the catchment area who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission
5. Children living outside the catchment who have been unable to gain a place at their catchment area school because of over subscription.
6. Children who live outside the catchment area, but nearest the school as measured by a straight line.
In cases of equal merit, priority will go first to children who are looked after and then to children living nearest the school, according to the shortest available safe walking route.
The most common reason why expressed parental preference for places cannot be met is over subscription. Appeals for voluntary controlled schools are organised by the LEA. All appeals are heard by an appeals panel which is independent of both the LEA and the school. Parents seeking places in other year groups can apply at any time. If there is a place it will be offered. If the year group is full, the child will be placed on a reserve list and the parents will be offered the right of appeal.
Further information about admissions or appeals can be found in the LEA primary admissions booklet for parents or by contacting:
Patsy Smith Tel: 01223 717391 Email: patsy.smith@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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